Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad, a vibrant and healthy dish that's bursting with flavor and texture. Perfectly grilled salmon fillets, seasoned with garlic and black pepper, crown a bed of tender baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onions, while creamy crumbled feta adds a delightful touch of indulgence. A zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette ties everything together, balancing bright citrus notes with a hint of Dijon mustard and honey for a subtly sweet finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and nutritious recipe is ideal for a wholesome weeknight dinner or an impressive lunch. Packed with omega-3s, fresh vegetables, and bold Mediterranean flavors, this salad is the perfect blend of healthy and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-ounce each) Salmon fillet
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1.5 cups (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Brush the salmon fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Place the salmon on the preheated grill, skin side down if it has skin. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey to make the lemon vinaigrette. Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 5
In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 6
Break the grilled salmon into large chunks and add to the salad bowl.
Step 7
Drizzle the salad with the lemon vinaigrette and gently toss to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Grilled Salmon Spinach Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1348.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2611.1 |
| Total Fat 185.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 45.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 39.9g | |
| Cholesterol 536.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5487.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.3g | |
| Protein 191.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3740.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 672.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3858.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories